November update
Virtual meeting of the CMAP Board
In 2019, CMAP leadership identified three ON TO 2050 plan implementation priorities: transportation, regional economy, and climate. At the CMAP Board meeting on November 18, CMAP staff will provide an overview of the Climate Focus Area workplan, which will guide the agency’s regional climate priorities over the next three to five years.
Committee meeting recordings
Recent CMAP committee meetings are available on our YouTube site.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
Meets next on Wednesday, December 2, at 1:00 p.m.
At the September 16 meeting, the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Bureau of Programming presented recent updates to bicycle and pedestrian guidelines outlined in the Bureau of Design and Environment manual. The document establishes uniform policies and procedures for the location, design, and environmental evaluation of construction projects. Additionally, CMAP staff presented IDOT’s 2021 safety targets and reviewed the process for setting the region’s safety targets.
Board
Meets next on Wednesday, December 16, at 1:00 p.m.
At the November 18 meeting of the CMAP Board, staff will present an overview of the Climate Focus Area workplan, as well as provide updates on project progress thus far.
At the October 14 joint Board and MPO meeting, CMAP staff gave an update on the newly launched Local Government Network, an effort to support the region’s municipalities. Additionally, staff provided a report on the performance of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program and established emissions reduction targets. The Board and MPO Policy Committee also approved the Federal Fiscal Years 2021–2025 Local Surface Transportation Programs, which allocate over $600 million for more than 270 transportation projects selected by the local Councils of Mayors and City of Chicago.
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, December 8, at 2:00 p.m.
At the December meeting of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee, CMAP staff will present on a variety of work taking place across the agency in water planning and policy.
At the September 8 meeting, CMAP staff presented on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that are part of the agency’s commitment to build a more inclusive organization and culture, live our shared core values, and pursue equity internally and externally. Additionally, staff presented on this year’s Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) program.
Coordinating Committee
Meets next on Wednesday, November 18, at 8:00 a.m.
At the November 18 meeting of the Coordinating Committee, CMAP staff will summarize the activities performed in the last reporting period of the Embedded Staff Planner program, which is now in the third and final year. Staff will also share how the program was adjusted to respond to the pandemic. Additionally, staff will present recently published research on best practices for improving local development incentives.
At the September 9 meeting, staff presented on the Local Government Network (LGN), an effort CMAP recently launched to support the region’s municipalities. Staff gathered feedback from the committee on ways the LGN may be of assistance to local governments in the near future.
Council of Mayors’ Executive Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, January 19, at 9:30 a.m.
At the October 27 meeting, the Council of Mayors’ Executive Committee received an update from CMAP staff on effective practices for local governments to improve local development incentives and discussed how CMAP will be conducting outreach during the next few months.
Economic Development Committee
Meets next on Monday, January 25, at 9:30 a.m.
At the October 26 meeting, the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development provided an overview of the INVEST South/West initiative. CMAP staff provided an update on the Garfield Green Line South LTA project that CMAP is working on with Elevated Chicago, community groups, and the RTA. The project will update the community’s workplan with the specific goal of continuing progress on turning the station into a community asset.
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Meets next on Thursday, January 7, at 9:30 a.m.
At the November 5 meeting, CMAP staff presented progress on two climate workplan projects, Multi-year Implementation Planning for the Climate Focus Area and a Transportation Mitigation Strategies project to identify a set of strategies to be assessed for mitigation effectiveness. Additionally, staff presented on collaborative work with partners at the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus on a Regional Climate Action Plan.
Freight Committee
Meets next on Monday, December 7, at 10:00 a.m.
At the September 21 meeting, CMAP staff presented work on the Illinois International Port District (IIPD) Strategic Master Plan. The presentation provided an overview of Phase I of the project, upcoming steps as the project enters its second and final phase, and different potential future uses at IIPD. Additionally, the committee heard a presentation on the Western Will County Truck Routing and Communities Study, part of the Moving Will County project, a truck routing and communities study with a goal of achieving balance between the needs of truck traffic, local communities, residents, industry, and natural and cultural resources.
Human and Community Development Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, December 8, at 10:00 a.m.
At the October 6 meeting, CMAP staff provided an update on the Equity in Transportation Fines, Fares, and Fees project, an assessment of the equity impacts of existing and proposed transportation revenue sources. Additionally, staff presented on internal efforts to create a traffic safety resource group to address growing concerns about traffic safety in our region and lack of progress toward our safety targets.
Land Use and Housing Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, February 2, at 9:30 a.m.
At the November 10 meeting, CMAP staff provided on update on the agency’s climate change initiatives. Staff also solicited feedback on the beginning stages of a policy project on disinvestment in the region.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee
Meets next on Thursday, January 14, at 9:30 a.m.
At the joint Board and MPO meeting in October, CMAP staff gave an update on the newly launched Local Government Network, an effort to support the region’s municipalities. Additionally, staff provided a report on the performance of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program and established emissions reduction targets. The Board and MPO Policy Committee also approved the Federal Fiscal Years 2021–2025 Local Surface Transportation Programs, which allocate over $600 million for more than 270 transportation projects selected by the local Councils of Mayors and City of Chicago.
Surface Transportation Project (STP) Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, April 1, at 9:30 a.m.
At the October 29 meeting, the committee approved the draft application booklet and schedule for the FFY 2022-2026 STP Shared Fund call for projects.
Transportation Committee
Meets next on Friday, December 11, at 9:30 a.m.
At the September 18 meeting, CMAP staff provided an update on the creation of a traffic safety resource group. Additionally, the Metropolitan Planning Council provided an overview of the organization’s structure, purpose, and recent transportation initiatives. The committee also discussed member agencies’ budget changes under COVID-19 pandemic conditions, and the CTA provided an update on the Red Line Extension project.
October update
Joint virtual meeting of the CMAP Board and MPO Policy Committee
The CMAP Board and MPO Policy Committee will meet jointly at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14. CMAP staff will give an update on the newly launched Local Government Network (LGN), an effort to support the region’s municipalities. Staff will also provide a report on the performance of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program and established emissions reduction targets.
Committee meeting recordings
Recent CMAP committee meetings are available on our YouTube site.
Recap and highlights: Recent and upcoming committee meetings
Agenda items are subject to change. To check meeting agendas and access all committee materials, visit www.cmap.illinois.gov/committees.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
Meets next on Wednesday, December 16, at 1:00 p.m.
At the September 16 meeting, the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Bureau of Programming presented recent updates to bicycle and pedestrian guidelines outlined in the Bureau of Design and Environment manual. The document establishes uniform policies and procedures for the location, design, and environmental evaluation of construction projects. Additionally, CMAP staff presented IDOT’s 2021 safety targets and reviewed the process for setting the region’s safety targets.
Board
Meets jointly with the MPO Policy Committee on Wednesday, October 14, at 9:30 a.m.
At the October 14 joint Board and MPO meeting, CMAP staff will give an update on the newly launched Local Government Network (LGN), an effort to support the region’s municipalities. Additionally, staff will provide a report on the performance of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program and established emissions reduction targets.
At the September 9 meeting, staff presented findings and invited discussion on the development of an equity vision and framework. The work is part of the implementation of the Inclusive Growth principle of ON TO 2050 and in line with the agency’s core value to pursue equity. Staff also reviewed completed work and recommended next steps in the framework’s development. Additionally, staff from CMAP and the RTA presented on recent initiatives to plan for a regional recovery to the COVID-19 crisis.
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, December 8, at 2:00 p.m.
At the September 8 meeting, CMAP staff presented on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that are part of the agency’s commitment to build a more inclusive organization and culture, live our shared core values, and pursue equity internally and externally. Additionally, staff presented on this year’s Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) program.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Project Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, October 29, at 11:00 a.m.
At the September 3 meeting, the CMAQ Project Selection Committee approved the project evaluation methods for the next call for projects, to take place in January 2021. Additionally, the Committee reviewed and approved the CMAQ mid-point performance plan.
Coordinating Committee
Meets next on Wednesday, November 18, at 8:00 a.m.
At the September 9 meeting, staff presented on the Local Government Network (LGN), an effort CMAP recently launched to support the region’s municipalities. Staff gathered feedback from the committee on ways the LGN may be of assistance to local governments in the near future.
Council of Mayors’ Executive Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, October 27, at 9:30 a.m.
At the October 27 meeting, the Council of Mayors’ Executive Committee will receive an update from CMAP staff on effective practices for local governments to improve local development incentives and discuss how CMAP will be conducting outreach during the next few months.
At the August 18 meeting, the Council of Mayors’ Executive Committee received updates from the IDOT Bureau of Local Roads and updates from each planning liaison on the federal fiscal years 2021-2025 programming by each council and the City of Chicago.
Economic Development Committee
Meets next on Monday, October 26, at 9:30 a.m.
At the October 26 meeting, the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development will provide an overview of the INVEST South/West initiative. CMAP staff will also present an update on the Garfield Green Line South LTA project that CMAP is working on with Elevated Chicago, community groups, and the RTA. The project will update the community’s work plan with the specific goal of continuing progress on turning the station into a community asset.
At the June 22 meeting, each committee member provided an update on recent experiences, challenges, and emerging best practices related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Meets next on Thursday, November 5, at 9:30 a.m.
At the September 3 meeting, CMAP staff presented on the My Daily Travel Survey. CMAP conducted the survey between August 2018 and April 2019, collecting information from more than 12,000 households in northeastern Illinois about trips people made for work, school, shopping, errands, and socializing with friends and family. Additionally, staff engaged committee members in a discussion about CMAP’s multi-year implementation planning effort for the Climate Focus Area.
Freight Committee
Meets next on Monday, December 7, at 10:00 a.m.
At the September 21 meeting, CMAP staff presented work on the Illinois International Port District (IIPD) Strategic Master Plan. The presentation provided an overview of Phase I of the project, upcoming steps as the project enters its second and final phase, and different potential future uses at IIPD. Additionally, the committee heard a presentation on the Western Will County Truck Routing and Communities Study, part of the Moving Will County project, a truck routing and communities study with a goal of achieving balance between the needs of truck traffic, local communities, residents, industry, and natural/cultural resources.
Human and Community Development Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, December 8, at 10:00 a.m.
At the October 6 meeting, CMAP staff provided an update on the Equity in Transportation Fines, Fares, and Fees project, an assessment of the equity impacts of existing and proposed transportation revenue sources. Additionally, staff presented on internal efforts to create a traffic safety resource group to address growing concerns about traffic safety in our region and lack of progress toward our safety targets.
Land Use and Housing Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, November 10, at 9:30 a.m.
At the November 10 meeting, CMAP staff will provide on update on the agency’s climate change initiatives, an overview of a recently developed guide for improving local development incentives, and a presentation on a recently commenced Local Technical Assistance project detailing a zoning overlay of a portion of Lake Street in DuPage County.
At the September 1 meeting, staff presented a recent analysis on the unequal census response in the CMAP region. The meeting also discussed how committee members are achieving equity in housing policy. A member representing the American Planning Association national board presented a new housing policy guide that details actions that planners can take to advocate for critical policy changes. In addition, a member representing Enterprise Community Partners shared their work developing Cook County’s assessment of fair housing.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee
Meets next jointly with the board on Wednesday, October 14, at 9:30 a.m.
At the joint Board and MPO meeting, CMAP staff will give an update on the newly launched Local Government Network (LGN), an effort to support the region’s municipalities. Additionally, staff will provide a report on the performance of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program and established emissions reduction targets.
At the June 11 meeting, the MPO policy committee approved the FY 2021 Unified Work Program, which funds much of the region’s planning work. Additionally, staff presented on recent analysis of the transportation impacts of COVID-19.
Surface Transportation Project (STP) Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, October 29, at 9:30 a.m.
At the October 29 meeting, the committee will consider approval of the application booklet and schedule for the FFY 2022-2026 STP Shared Fund call for projects.
At the September 3 meeting, staff presented proposed changes to safety projects, revisions to prior bike/ped-related proposals, and proposals for subregional priority scoring and the programming process. At the September 24 meeting, discussion continued on subregional priority points and the programming process. Staff also presented highlights of the draft application booklet.
Transportation Committee
Meets next on Friday, December 11, at 9:30 a.m.
At the September 18 meeting, CMAP staff provided an update on the creation of a traffic safety resource group. Additionally, the Metropolitan Planning Council provided an overview of the organization’s structure, purpose, and recent transportation initiatives. The committee also discussed member agencies’ budget changes under COVID-19 pandemic conditions, and the CTA provided an update on the Red Line Extension project.
September update
Virtual Meeting of the CMAP Board
Join the CMAP board on Wednesday, September 9, at 9:30 a.m. to learn about the development of CMAP’s Equity Vision and Framework. The work is part of the implementation of the Inclusive Growth principle of ON TO 2050 and in line with the agency’s core value to pursue equity. Staff will review completed work and recommended next steps in the framework’s development. Additionally, staff from CMAP and the Regional Transportation Authority will present on recent initiatives to plan for a regional recovery to the COVID-19 crisis. You can pre-register for the board meeting here.
Recap and highlights: Recent and upcoming committee meetings
Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
Meets next on Wednesday, September 16, at 1:00 p.m.
At the June 17 meeting, the DuPage Department of Transportation presented on a recent feasibility study on the East Branch DuPage River Greenway Trail. Additionally, the Metropolitan Planning Council presented the recommendations from their recent report, “Toward Universal Mobility: Charting a Path to Improve Transportation Accessibility.”
Board
Meets next on Wednesday, September 9, at 9:30 a.m. Register to attend.
At the September 9 meeting, staff will present findings and invite discussion on the development of an equity vision and framework. The work is part of the implementation of the Inclusive Growth principle of ON TO 2050 and in line with the agency’s core value to pursue equity. Staff review completed work and recommended next steps in the framework’s development. Additionally, staff from CMAP and the RTA will present on recent initiatives to plan for a regional recovery to the COVID-19 crisis.
At the June 10 meeting, the board approved the Unified Work Program budget for fiscal year 2021, which funds much of the region’s planning work. Additionally, the board approved the agency’s Budget and Work Plan for fiscal year 2021.
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, December 8, at 2:00 p.m.
At the September 8 meeting, CMAP staff will present on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that are part of the agency’s commitment to build a more inclusive organization and culture, live our shared core values, and pursue equity internally and externally. Additionally, staff will present on this year’s Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) program.
At the June 9 meeting of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee, staff presented a summary of the 2021 project group from the 2019 CMAP Local Technical Assistance and Regional Transportation Authority Community Planning joint call for projects. Additionally, the committee received a presentation from CMAP staff on who the region’s essential workers are and where they live, the regional impact of COVID, and the Local Government Network.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Project Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, October 29, at 11:00 a.m.
At the September 3 meeting, the CMAQ Project Selection Committee approved the project evaluation methods for the next call for projects, to take place in January 2021.
Coordinating Committee
Meets next on Wednesday, September 9, at 8:00 a.m.
At the September 9 meeting, staff will present on the Local Government Network (LGN), an effort CMAP recently launched to support the region’s municipalities. Staff will gather feedback from the committee on ways the LGN may be of assistance to local governments in the near future.
At the May 13 meeting, staff led a discussion on understanding the emergent needs of the region and how CMAP can best provide assistance during this time.
Council of Mayors’ Executive Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, October 27, at 9:30 a.m.
At the August 18 meeting, the Council of Mayors’ Executive Committee received updates from Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Local Roads and updates from each planning liaison on the federal fiscal years 2021-2025 programming by each council and the City of Chicago.
Economic Development Committee
Meets next on Monday, October 26, at 9:30 a.m.
At the June 22 meeting, each committee member provided an update on recent experiences, challenges, and emerging best practices related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Meets next on Thursday, November 5, at 9:30 a.m.
At the September 3 meeting, CMAP staff presented on the My Daily Travel Survey. CMAP conducted the survey between August 2018 and April 2019, collecting information from more than 12,000 households in northeastern Illinois about trips people made for work, school, shopping, errands, and socializing with friends and family. Additionally, staff engaged committee members in a discussion about CMAP’s multi-year implementation planning effort for the Climate Focus Area.
Freight Committee
Meets next on Monday, September 21, at 10:00 a.m.
Human and Community Development Committee
Meets next on Monday, October 6, at 9:30 a.m.
At the August 4 meeting, staff presented on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the agency. CMAP staff presented an update on the Garfield Green Line South LTA project that CMAP is working on with Elevated Chicago, community groups, and the RTA. The project will update the community’s work plan with the specific goal of continuing progress on turning the station into a community asset. Staff also presented an update on regional efforts to prioritize grade crossings.
Land Use and Housing Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, November 10, at 9:30 a.m.
At the September 1 meeting, staff presented recent analysis on the unequal census response in the CMAP region. The meeting focused on how committee members are achieving equity in housing policy. A member representing the American Planning Association national board presented a new housing policy guide that details actionable solutions that planners can use to advocate for critical policy changes. A member representing Enterprise shared their work developing Cook County’s assessment of fair housing.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee
Meets next jointly with the board on Wednesday, October 14, at 9:30 a.m.
At the June 11 meeting, the MPO policy committee approved the FY 2021 Unified Work Program, which funds much of the region’s planning work. Additionally, staff presented on recent analysis of the transportation impacts of COVID-19.
Surface Transportation Project (STP) Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, October 29, at 9:30 a.m.
At the September 3 meeting, staff presented proposed changes to safety projects and revisions to prior proposals for bike and pedestrian barrier elimination projects and transit stations.
Transportation Committee
Meets next on Friday, September 18, at 9:30 a.m.
At the August 7 meeting, the committee received an update on pavement condition data and the timeline for setting regional pavement performance targets. Additionally, the Chicago Transit Authority presented findings from their recently conducted Coronavirus Pandemic Customer Survey.
April update
In accordance with the Governor’s guidance to conduct only necessary public business, CMAP will hold Board and Committee meetings via teleconference as they are required. Meetings are open to the public, who can join through the links listed on individual Committee pages. For more information, please subscribe to CMAP's Weekly Update.
Committee meeting cancellations
The following previously scheduled meetings have been cancelled:
- April 30 Surface Transportation Program Project Selection Committee
- May 5 Land Use and Housing Committee
- May 7 Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Recap and highlights: Recent and upcoming committee meetings
Board
The CMAP Board will meet virtually at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8. For the meeting link and call-in number, please see the meeting agenda.
At the April 8 meeting, CMAP staff will present the FY 2021 Budget and Work Plan to the CMAP Board. Additionally, staff will present staff analysis of two projects along I-55 in Will County for consideration as potential amendments to ON TO 2050. The improvement projects are located along I-55, one at Airport/Lockport and at IL 126 and the other from I-80 to US 52 and US 52 from River Road to Houbolt Road. The memos on these projects will be released for public comment between April 10 – May 11, 2020. The CMAP Board and MPO Policy Committee and are expected to vote on the amendment requests in June.
Council of Mayors’ Executive Committee
The next meeting of the Council of Mayors’ Executive Committee will take place virtually on April 14 at 9:30 a.m. Please see the meeting agenda for the meeting link and call-in number.
At the April 14 meeting, staff will request approval on funding recommendations for upcoming IDOT lettings.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Project Selection Committee
The next meeting of the CMAQ Project Selection Committee will take place virtually on April 30 at 11:00 a.m. Please see the meeting agenda for the meeting link and call-in number.
At the April 30 meeting, staff will request an approval for project change requests to the CMAQ and TAP-L programs.
March update
Join a joint meeting of the Human and Community Development Committee and the Economic Development Committee
On Monday, March 23 the Human and Community Development and the Economic Development Committees will meet jointly to discuss planning and research across the region. CMAP staff will provide an update on the Garfield Green Line South Action Plan, a Local Technical Assistance (LTA) project CMAP is undertaking in partnership with Elevated Chicago. Additionally, the Partnership for College Completion will present on their analysis of college affordability in Illinois. The committees will also receive a presentation from the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning & Development on INVEST South/West, a new community improvement initiative to marshal resources toward 10 neighborhoods on Chicago’s South and West sides.
Recap and highlights: Recent and upcoming committee meetings
Agenda items are subject to change. To check meeting agendas and access all committee materials: https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/committees
Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
Meets next on Wednesday, March 18, at 1:00 p.m.
At the March 18 meeting, the committee will hear from the DuPage Department of Transportation on a recent feasibility study on the East Branch DuPage River Greenway Trail. Additionally, the Metropolitan Planning Council will present the recommendations from their recent report, “Toward Universal Mobility: Charting a Path to Improve Transportation Accessibility.”
Board
Meets next on Wednesday, March 11, at 9:30 a.m.
Join the CMAP Board meeting in person at CMAP’s office or stream the meeting online.
At the March 11 meeting, staff will recommend the projects for inclusion in the 2021 Project Group for the CMAP LTA program for Board approval. Additionally, the Board will discuss the draft fiscal year 2021 Work Plan and Budget for the agency.
At the February 12 meeting, staff presented the draft 2020 Federal Agenda and Reauthorization Principles, which provides Congress and the administration with CMAP’s top policy priorities to aid the implementation of ON TO 2050 at the federal level.
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, March 10, at 2:00 p.m.
At the March meeting of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee, staff will present a summary of the 2021 Project Group for the CMAP LTA program from the 2019 CMAP LTA and Regional Transportation Authority Community Planning joint call for projects.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Project Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, April 30, at 11:00 a.m.
At the January 30 meeting, the CMAQ Project Selection Committee discussed project evaluation methods for the next call for projects.
Coordinating Committee
Meets next on Wednesday, March 11, at 8:00 a.m.
At the March 11 meeting, CMAP staff will present the 2021 Project Group for the Local Technical Assistance program. Additionally, CMAP staff will solicit feedback from the committee on a research project underway that is reexamining State of Illinois revenue disbursements to local governments.
At the January 8 meeting, staff presented a draft list of the projects selected from the 2019 CMAP LTA program and RTA Community Planning joint call for projects.
Council of Mayors’ Executive Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, April 14, at 9:30 a.m.
At the January 28 meeting, staff updated the Council of Mayors’ Executive Committee on the status of the FFY 2020 Surface Transportation Program. Additionally, staff presented on recent data collection and research to prioritize highway-rail grade crossings in the region.
Economic Development Committee
Meets next jointly with the Human and Community Development Committee on Monday, March 23, at 9:30 a.m.
On Monday, March 23 the Human and Community Development and the Economic Development Committees will meet jointly to discuss planning and research across the region. CMAP staff will provide an update on the Garfield Green Line South Action Plan, a local technical assistance project CMAP is undertaking in partnership with Elevated Chicago. Additionally, the Partnership for College Completion will present their regional examination of college enrollment, attainment, and completion in the seven-county Chicago region. The committees will also receive a presentation from the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning & Development on the INVEST South/West, a new community improvement initiative to marshal resource toward 10 neighborhoods on Chicago’s South and West sides.
At the January 27 meeting, the Economic Development Committee received an overview of Cook County’s draft 2020-2024 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and Consolidated Plan. The committee also provided feedback on a CMAP project that will develop strategies on incentives for economic development.
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Meets next on Thursday, May 7, at 9:30 a.m.
At the March 5 meeting, staff provided the Environment and Natural Resources Committee an overview of the project selection processes for CMAP’s transportation programming. Staff also gave an update on CMAP’s legislative activities and bill actions in the Illinois General Assembly.
Freight Committee
Meets next on Monday, May 18, at 10:00 a.m.
At the February 24 meeting, the committee heard presentations on Complete Streets Considerations for Freight Vehicles as well as the potential VMT and energy impacts of the growth of e-commerce.
Human and Community Development Committee
Meets next jointly with the Economic Development Committee on Monday, March 23, at 9:30 a.m.
On Monday, March 23 the Human and Community Development and the Economic Development Committees will meet jointly to discuss planning and research across the region. CMAP staff will provide an update on the Garfield Green Line South Action Plan, a local technical assistance project CMAP is undertaking in partnership with Elevated Chicago. Additionally, the Partnership for College Completion will present their regional examination of college enrollment, attainment, and completion in the seven-county Chicago region. The committees will also receive a presentation from the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning & Development on the INVEST South/West, a new community improvement initiative to marshal resource toward 10 neighborhoods on Chicago’s South and West sides.
At the February 4 meeting, the Human and Community Development Committee received information on regional transportation programs and provided feedback on CMAP’s Inclusive Growth project selection evaluation criteria.
Land Use and Housing Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, May 5, at 9:30 a.m.
At the May 5 meeting, committee member Angela Brooks from the Chicago Housing Authority will present a recently developed Housing Policy Guide from the American Planning Association. The guide details actionable solutions that planners can use to advocate for critical policy changes at the local, state, and federal levels.
At the March 3 meeting, CMAP staff presented the 2021 Project Group that will be recommended for Board approval for the 2021 Local Technical Assistance program. Additionally, the committee provided CMAP staff feedback on a research project currently underway to develop a guide on local incentives for economic development.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee
Meets next on Thursday, March 12, at 9:30 a.m.
At the March 12 meeting, the MPO Policy Committee will receive information on two sets of improvement projects along I-55 in Will County that, based on the threshold for regionally significant projects, must be considered as potential amendments to ON TO 2050.
At the January 9 meeting, the MPO Policy Committee approved the 2020 Highway Safety Targets. Additionally, the committee received an update on the regional priorities that will guide the FY2021 Unified Work Program call for projects. The UWP annually funds transportation planning and projects across the seven-county region.
Surface Transportation Project (STP) Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, April 30, at 9:30 a.m.
At the April 30 meeting, the committee will continue discussing lessons learned during the first call for projects and possible changes to the evaluation and scoring criteria for the program.
At the January 30 meeting, the committee discussed potentially adding additional eligible project categories, targeting evaluations to applicant-selected categories, and shifting “Inclusion in Plans” from a scoring criterion to an eligibility criterion for next year’s call for projects.
Transportation Committee
Meets next on Friday, April 3, at 9:30 a.m.
At the April 3 meeting, the committee will receive an update on the South Cook County Mobility Study, which will pilot increased service on the Metra Electric and changes to fare policies on the commuter line. Representatives from CMAP and the Metropolitan Mayors’ Caucus will present on the development of a regional climate action plan that is compliant with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy. Additionally, the RTA will update about their ongoing efforts to incorporate performance into the region’s allocation of various transit funds.
At the February 21 meeting, the committee recommended approval of the semi-annual ON TO 2050/Transportation Improvement Program Conformity Analysis and TIP Amendment to the CMAP Board and MPO Policy Committee. Staff presented a draft list of the 2021 Project Group for the CMAP LTA program. Additionally, the committee received an update on the regional priorities that will guide the FY2021 UWP call for projects. The UWP annually funds transportation planning and projects across the seven-county region.
February update
Learn about CMAP’s 2020 State and Federal Agendas
Join the CMAP Board on February 12 to learn more about the 2020 Federal Agenda and Reauthorization Principles, which provides Congress and the Administration with CMAP’s top policy priorities to aid the implementation of ON TO 2050 at the federal level. Additionally, at the January Board meeting staff presented the 2020 Legislative Agenda for the 101st Illinois General Assembly.
Recap and highlights: Recent and upcoming committee meetings
Agenda items are subject to change. To check meeting agendas and access all committee materials: https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/committees
Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
Meets next on Wednesday, March 18, at 1:00 p.m.
At the September 18 meeting, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force heard from Lake County on bicycle and other initiatives in the county. Kane County presented on planning initiatives, including the county’s new app that allows users to access maps of bike and pedestrian trails.
Board
Meets next on Wednesday, March 11, at 1:00 p.m.
Join the CMAP Board meeting in person at CMAP’s office or stream the meeting online.
At the February 12 meeting, staff will present the draft 2020 Federal Agenda and Reauthorization Principles, which provides Congress and the Administration with CMAP’s top policy priorities to aid the implementation of ON TO 2050 at the federal level.
At the January 8 meeting, the CMAP Board approved the 2020 Highway Safety Targets. Additionally, staff provided an update on the regional priorities that will guide the FY2021 Unified Work Program (UWP) call for projects. The UWP annually funds transportation planning and projects across the seven-county region.
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, March 10, at 2:00 p.m.
At the March meeting of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee, staff will present a summary of the LTA projects selected from the 2019 CMAP LTA and RTA Community Planning joint call for projects.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Project Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, April 30, at 11:00 a.m.
At the January 30 meeting, the CMAQ Project Selection Committee discussed project evaluation methods for the next call for projects.
Coordinating Committee
Meets next on Wednesday, March 11, at 8:00 a.m.
At the January 8 meeting, staff presented a draft list of the projects selected from the 2019 CMAP LTA program and RTA Community Planning joint call for projects.
Council of Mayors’ Executive Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, April 14, at 9:30 a.m.
At the January 28 meeting, the Council of Mayors’ Executive Committee received an update from staff on the status of the FFY 2020 Surface Transportation Program. Additionally, staff presented on recent data collection and research to prioritize highway-rail grade crossings in the region.
Economic Development Committee
Meets next on Monday, March 23, at 9:30 a.m.
At the January 27 meeting, the Economic Development Committee received an overview of Cook County’s draft 2020-2024 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and Consolidated Plan (available for public comment through January 22, 2020). The committee also provided feedback on a CMAP project that will provide strategies on incentives for economic development.
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Meets next on Thursday, March 5, at 9:30 a.m.
At the March 5 meeting, staff will provide the Environment and Natural Resources Committee an overview of the project selection processes for CMAP’s transportation programming.
Freight Committee
Meets next on Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m.
At the February 24 meeting, the committee will hear a presentation on Complete Streets Considerations for Freight Vehicles.
At the November 18 meeting, the committee heard presentations on innovative roadway designs and legal changes impacting truck route designations. The committee also provided feedback on an upcoming CMAP project examining emerging mobility technology.
Human and Community Development Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m.
At the February 4 meeting, the Human and Community Development Committee received information on regional transportation programs and provided feedback on CMAP’s Inclusive Growth project selection evaluation criteria.
Land Use and Housing Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, March 3, at 9:30 a.m.
At the November 5 meeting, the committee received a summary of the applications received for the 2019 LTA and RTA Community Planning joint call for projects. Additionally, staff presented on a project currently underway to develop an Inclusive Growth guide for LTA project managers. Staff from the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus provided an update on their ongoing efforts to help the region achieve a complete count in the 2020 Census, and encouraged committee members to distribute information with local municipalities on their upcoming 2020 Census Municipal Ideas Exchange.
MPO Policy Committee
Meets next on Thursday, March 12, at 9:30 a.m.
At the January 9 meeting, the MPO Policy Committee approved the 2020 Highway Safety Targets approved in December by the Transportation Committee. Additionally, the committee received an update on the regional priorities that will guide the FY2021 UWP call for projects. The UWP annually funds transportation planning and projects across the seven-county region.
Surface Transportation Project (STP) Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, April 30, at 9:30 a.m.
At the April 30 meeting, staff will ask the STP Selection Committee to provide feedback on possible changes to the evaluation and scoring criteria for the program.
At the January 30 meeting, the staff received feedback from the STP Selection Committee on proposed updates to the program’s selection criteria for next year’s call for projects.
Transportation Committee
Meets next on Friday, February 21, at 9:30 a.m.
At the February 21 meeting, will present a draft list of the projects selected from the 2019 CMAP LTA and RTA Community Planning joint call for projects. Additionally, the committee will receive an update on the regional priorities that will guide the FY2021 UWP call for projects. The UWP annually funds transportation planning and projects across the seven-county region. An overview presentation about the Hyperloop project from the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency is tentatively scheduled.
At the November 15 meeting, CMAP staff approved the 2020 Safety Targets to the MPO. Additionally, staff from Pace and McHenry County presented on their capital budgets.
January update
Local Technical Assistance (LTA) project selection
Over the next few months, CMAP staff will present a draft list of projects selected from the joint call for projects for CMAP’s LTA program and the Regional Transportation Authority’s (RTA) Community Planning program held during fall 2019. Staff will solicit feedback from the committees on the draft list of projects before making a final determination in the spring. Join the Coordinating Committee on Wednesday, January 8, to learn more.
2020 Highway Safety Targets
Under the federal Safety Performance Management Rule, state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) have responsibilities to set performance targets for a variety of transportation performance measures. This month, CMAP staff will request approval from the CMAP Board and MPO Policy Committee on the 2020 Highway Safety Targets for the region, which were approved by the Transportation Committee in December.
Recap and highlights: Recent and upcoming committee meetings
Agenda items are subject to change. To check meeting agendas and access all committee materials: https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/committees
Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
Meets next on Wednesday, March 18, at 1:00 p.m.
At the September 18 meeting, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force heard from Lake County on bicycle and other initiatives in the county. Kane County presented on planning initiatives, including the county’s new app that allows users to access maps of bike and pedestrian trails.
Board
Meets next on Wednesday, January 8, at 9:30 a.m.
Join the CMAP Board meeting in person at CMAP’s office or stream the meeting online.
At the January 8 meeting, the CMAP Board will vote on the 2020 Highway Safety Targets approved in December by the Transportation Committee. Additionally, staff will provide an update on the regional priorities that will guide the FY2021 Unified Work Program (UWP) call for projects. The UWP annually funds transportation planning and projects across the seven-county region.
At the November 13 meeting, the CMAP Board received a summary of applications from the 2019 joint CMAP LTA and RTA Community Planning joint call for projects conducted this fall. Additionally, the Board heard a briefing on the flood susceptibility index, a tool developed by staff that helps communities prioritize infrastructure investments and better understand areas at high risk for flooding.
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, March 10, at 2:00 p.m.
At the March meeting of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee, staff will present a summary of the LTA projects selected from the 2019 CMAP LTA and RTA Community Planning joint call for projects.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Project Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, January 30, at 11:00 a.m.
At the January 30 meeting, the CMAQ Project Selection Committee will continue to discuss project evaluation methods for the next call for projects.
At the October 31 meeting, the CMAQ Project Selection Committee approved the FFY 2020 CMAQ obligation goal and discussed analysis for the next call for projects.
Coordinating Committee
Meets next on Wednesday, January 8, at 8:00 a.m.
At the January 8 meeting, staff will present a draft list of the projects selected from the 2019 CMAP LTA program and RTA Community Planning joint call for projects.
At the November 13 meeting, staff solicited feedback from the committee on the 2019 CMAP LTA call for project application process. Additionally, staff received input from the committee on the agency’s communications and outreach efforts.
Council of Mayors’ Executive Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, January 28, at 9:30 a.m.
At the October 29 meeting, the committee received updates from CMAP staff on the FFY 2021–2025 Surface Transportation Program (STP) Local Programming Marks and the status of current STP expenditures in the region. Staff also provided an overview of CMAP’s Embedded Staff Planner program as well as a presentation on CMAP’s pilot municipal pavement management program.
Economic Development Committee
Meets next on Monday, January 27, at 9:30 a.m.
At the January 27 meeting, the Economic Development Committee will receive an overview of Cook County’s draft 2020-2024 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and Consolidated Plan (available for public comment through January 22, 2020). The committee will also be asked for feedback on a CMAP project that will provide strategies on incentives for economic development.
At the October 28 meeting, the committee heard a presentation by Brent Adams from the Woodstock Institute on Patterns of Disparity: Small Business Lending in Illinois. CMAP staff presented on an ongoing LTA project at the Illinois International Port District.
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Meets next on Thursday, January 9, at 9:30 a.m.
At the January 9 meeting, the Environment and Natural Resources Committee will receive a presentation from staff on the project selection process for CMAP’s transportation programs. Additionally, CMAP and the Metropolitan Mayor’s Caucus will provide an overview of recent efforts to develop a regional climate action plan that is compliant with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy. Presenters will provide an overview of the project, and discuss preliminary findings and potential next steps.
At the November 7 meeting, staff led a discussion with the committee members to brainstorm and coordinate among regional partners for implementation of ON TO 2050. Additionally, staff provided an overview of the Rebuild Illinois capital program and environmental programs funded as part of the package.
Freight Committee
Meets next on Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m.
At the February 24 meeting, the committee will hear a presentation on Complete Streets Considerations for Freight Vehicles.
At the November 18 meeting, the committee heard presentations on innovative roadway designs and legal changes impacting truck route designations. The committee also provided feedback on an upcoming CMAP project examining emerging mobility technology.
Human and Community Development Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, February 4, at 10:00 a.m.
At the February 4 meeting, the Human and Community Development Committee will receive information on regional transportation programs and will be asked to provide feedback on CMAP’s Inclusive Growth project selection evaluation criteria. Additionally, the committee will receive information from staff that clarifies the agency’s committee structure and reviews the committee’s recent efforts to update the committee mission, charge, and membership.
At the December 10 meeting, CMAP staff presented a summary of the applications received during the 2019 CMAP LTA and RTA Community Planning joint call for projects. Members also provided feedback on current efforts to establish a multiyear approach to CMAP’s research into housing, demographic, and development trends.
Land Use and Housing Committee
Meets next on Tuesday, March 3, at 9:30 a.m.
At the November 5 meeting, the committee received a summary of the applications received for the 2019 LTA and RTA Community Planning joint call for projects. Additionally, staff presented on a project currently underway to develop an Inclusive Growth guide for LTA project managers. Staff from the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus provided an update on their ongoing efforts to help the region achieve a complete count in the 2020 Census, and encouraged committee members to distribute information with local municipalities on their upcoming 2020 Census Municipal Ideas Exchange.
MPO Policy Committee
Meets next on Thursday, January 9, at 9:30 a.m.
At the January 9 meeting, the MPO Policy Committee will vote on the 2020 Highway Safety Targets approved in December by the Transportation Committee. Additionally, the committee will receive an update on the regional priorities that will guide the FY2021 UWP call for projects. The UWP annually funds transportation planning and projects across the seven-county region.
At the October 10 meeting, the MPO Policy Committee met jointly with the Board. The bodies approved the 2020-2024 CMAQ Program, the 2020-2022 Transportation Alternatives Program-Local, and the 2020-2024 STP Shared Fund. These federal programs fund surface transportation projects that improve transit, traffic, bicycle facilities, freight, safety, and alternative fuel vehicles and equipment.
Surface Transportation Project (STP) Selection Committee
Meets next on Thursday, January 30, at 9:30 a.m.
At the November 21 meeting, the STP Selection Committee evaluated lessons learned from the first Shared Fund call for projects cycle. The committee also approved a change that would allow all project types to be submitted for the next round.
Transportation Committee
Meets next on Friday, February 21, at 9:30 a.m.
At the February 21 meeting, will present a draft list of the projects selected from the 2019 CMAP LTA and RTA Community Planning joint call for projects. Additionally, the committee will receive an update on the regional priorities that will guide the FY2021 UWP call for projects. The UWP annually funds transportation planning and projects across the seven-county region. An overview presentation about the Hyperloop project from the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency is tentatively scheduled.
At the November 15 meeting, CMAP staff approved the 2020 Safety Targets to the MPO. Additionally, staff from Pace and McHenry County presented on their capital budgets.